Rivermont School Sterling Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Join the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce in welcoming
Rivermont School Sterling to our community at the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! 

We're thrilled to welcome a brand new school to our community with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Rivermont School Sterling will serve students with disabilities ages 5-22, providing the specialized instruction and supportive environment needed to thrive. 

This is more than just a ribbon cutting — it's a celebration of growth, opportunity and community partnership. Join us to: 

• Show your support for a school making a positive difference in the lives of students & families 
• Connect with fellow community members, business leaders, Chamber partners and elected officials
• Explore the new Sterling campus and meet the caring professionals who bring Rivermont's mission to life 
• Be part of the celebration and special moment welcoming a new business to our region 

About Rivermont School - Sterling
Rivermont Schools has been empowering students with serious and complex behavioral, emotional and educational challenges for over 35 years. Serving children and young adults ages 5 to 22, Rivermont provides intensive, evidence-based instruction paired with individualized behavioral and therapeutic supports.

At Rivermont, every student benefits from a learning environment that emphasizes: 

• Personalized planning tailored to each student's unique strengths and needs
• Academic rigor aligned with Virginia State standards and supported by applied behavior analysis (ABA)
• Therapeutic integration, including counseling, speech, occupational therapy, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed approaches
• Transition readiness, ensuring students can thrive back in their home school districts or on pathways towards adulthood